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CONTRACT NO. 6600017597 (IK)
SCHEDULE Q

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

1. General 2
2. Quality Management System Requirements 3
3. Documentation Requirements 3
4. Management Responsibility 5
5. Resource Management 5
6. Project Realization/Execution 7
7. Measurement, Analysis and Improvement 8

Attachment I CONTRACTOR and S ubcontractor Quality Personnel
Qualification Requirements

Attachment II SAUDI ARAMCO Standards and Procedures Containing
Quality Requirements

Attachment III Quality Requirements for Contractor Supplied Materials

Attachment IV Quality Requirements for the Construction Phase

Attachment V Summary of Quality System Deliverables

Attachment VI Project Specific Quality Requirements

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1. GENERAL
1.1. For the purposes of this Schedule “Q”, SAUDI ARAMCO shall have the
same meaning as COMPANY for c ontracts with Aramco Services
Company and Aramco Overseas Company.
1.2. This Schedule describes SAUDI ARAMCO’s minimum requirements
for CONTRACTOR’s Quality System.
1.3. CONTRACTOR shall be totally responsible for the quality of WORK
required by this Contract. Except as provided in Paragraph 5.4 of this
Schedule “Q”, CONTRACTOR’s responsibilities as described herein
may not be delegated without the express written consent of the
Company Representative.
1.4. CONTRACTOR shall inspect, test and accept all parts of the WORK as
defined in Schedule “B”, including its subcontractors' work, in
conformance with all drawings, specifications and standards applicable
to the WORK.
1.5. CONTRACTOR shall perform Q uality Management functions for all
parts of the WORK, including it s subcontractors', vendors',
manufacturers' and suppliers' WORK as specified in the
CONTRACTOR's Quality Manual and approved Quality Plan(s).
1.6. SAUDI ARAMCO shall be entitled to have the Company
Representative or his nominee present at all locations where
CONTRACTOR or its subcontractors and suppliers are engaged in the
performance of the WORK, at any and all times, to review all aspects
of CONTRACTOR's Quality activities and to witness whatever
inspection and testing is required by this Contract. SAUDI ARAMCO
retains the right to conduct whatever additional tests or inspections it
deems necessary to assure itself that the materials meet the
requirements of the Contract. CONTRACTOR shall not refuse access
to technical or other data which CONTRACTOR considers proprietary
or confidential, and which is reasonably required to inspect
CONTRACTOR's performance of the WORK, except where the
nominee of SAUDI ARAM CO’s Company Representative is a
competitor of CONTRACTOR in the sale, engineering, or installation of
systems similar to the FACILITIES or is related to or affiliated with such
a firm, in which event the Company Representative may nominate an
alternate.

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1.7. SAUDI ARAMCO will complete its review of CONTRACTOR’s Quality
documents and personnel qualifications no more than thirty (30)
calendar days after submittal of a document or its subsequent
modifications. Following its initial review, SAUDI ARAMCO will
approve or provisionally approve the submitted document or personnel
qualification, or it will reject the document with comments.
1.8. For any inspection or any test required to be witnessed by SAUDI
ARAMCO, including any required by applicable laws, rules and
regulations of Saudi Arabia, CONTRACTOR shall provide notice of
said inspection or test as specified in the approved Inspection and Test
Plans (ITP’s) to enable the Company Representative to attend. If any
part of the WORK or the FACILITIES is closed or covered before the
required inspection or witnessing has been performed or without
agreement by SAUDI ARAMCO, it must, if required by SAUDI
ARAMCO, be opened or uncovered for inspection or witnessing and
reclosed or recovered at CONTRACTOR's expense.
1.9. If any inspection or test directed or performed by SAUDI ARAMCO, or
by another party at the direction of SAUDI ARAMCO, reveals any
defect in CONTRACTOR-supplied materials or in the WORK,
CONTRACTOR shall bear the cost of such inspection and testing and
shall promptly correct such defect at CONTRACTOR's expense.
1.10. If CONTRACTOR does not adhere to the Quality requirements of this
schedule, SAUDI ARAMCO may, a fter two weeks notification to
CONTRACTOR, supply sufficient inspection and testing services to
assure that the WORK is being done as required by this Contract.
CONTRACTOR shall bear the cost of such inspection and testing.
2. QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACTOR shall implement for this Contract a Quality Management
System according to the latest version of ISO 9001 (Quality management
systems – Requirements), which is incorporated herein by reference and this
Schedule “Q”. Definitions contained in ISO 9000, (Quality Management
Systems – Fundamentals and Vocabulary) latest version shall apply. In case
of conflict between ISO 9001 and this Schedule, the requirements of this
Schedule shall have precedence.

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3. DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
3.1. CONTRACTOR shall plan, organize, control and execute all WORK in
accordance with CONTRACTOR’s Quality Plans, Inspection and Test
Plans (ITP) and documented procedures. The Quality Plans must
ensure that quality personnel and processes, including those of
subcontractors, are effective and that the WORK is completed in strict
compliance with all provisions of schedule “B” of this Contract.
3.2. CONTRACTOR shall prepare the project specific Quality Plan covering
as applicable, design, procurement, construction and pre-
commissioning activities as specified in SAEP-1154 (Guidelines for
Contractor’s Quality Plan) and submit it to the Company
Representative for review and approval no later than thirty (30)
calendar days after the effective date of this Contract.
3.3. CONTRACTOR shall not release requisitions for equipment quotations
or start any construction activities prior to SAUDI ARAMCO’s approval
of the Quality Plan unless specifically approved in writing by the
Company Representative.

3.4. CONTRACTOR shall submit Procurement Inspection and Test Plans in
accordance with paragraph 3.2 of Attachment III to this Schedule “Q”.
Pending Saudi Aramco approval of the Inspection and Test Plans,
CONTRACTOR shall not permit fabrication to begin on any item
required to have ITP’s.
3.5. CONTRACTOR shall prepare and submit Construction Inspection and
Test Plan(s) in accordance with paragraph 1 of Attachment IV to this
Schedule “Q”. CONTRACTOR shall not start specific construction or
pre-commissioning activities prior to SAUDI ARAMCO’s approval of
the applicable ITP.
3.6. CONTRACTOR shall m odify its Quality Plans to reflect any significant
changes identified by CONTRA CTOR or SAUDI ARAMCO.
CONTRACTOR’s revised Quality Plans shall then be resubmitted for
SAUDI ARAMCO’s approval.

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3.7. The latest revision of CONTRACTOR’s Quality Manual and applicable
Quality Plans and all referenced documentation shall be available for
SAUDI ARAMCO’s use at the CONTRACTOR's design, procurement,
fabrication and installation or construction locations. Reference
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documents include all those contained in drawings, specifications and
procedures for the inspection of equipment and materials to be
fabricated or constructed at the applicable site.
4. MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
4.1. In accordance with ISO 9001, CONTRACTOR's top management shall
review the project specific Quality System every six months to ensure
that the system is suitable, adequate and effective. Top management
reviews shall be scheduled events included in the quality audit
schedule approved by the Company Representative as provided in
Paragraph 7.2.2 of this Schedule “Q”.

4.2. Within two (2) weeks after the scheduled review date, CONTRACTOR
shall advise the Company Representative in writing of the results and
recommended actions of such reviews. Changes to the Quality System
that result from CONTRACTOR’s Top Management Reviews shall be
incorporated in the project Quality Plans, with the approval of the
Company Representative.

5. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
5.1. CONTRACTOR shall provide re sources to implement the Quality
System as set forth in this Contract. For all procurement, construction,
and pre-commissioning activities, sufficient SAUDI ARAMCO approved
Quality personnel identified in Attachment VI of this Schedule “Q” shall
be on-site prior to the start of the applicable WORK.
5.2. CONTRACTOR shall provide resumes of all CONTRACTOR and
subcontractor Quality personnel to SAUDI ARAMCO for review and
approval prior to the start of work for each individual. SAUDI
ARAMCO shall have the right to interview and/or test assigned
inspectors. SAUDI ARAMCO has the right to reject proposed
candidates if they do not comply with the requirements in Attachment I
or if SAUDI ARAMCO has had pr ior poor experience with such
candidates.
5.3. When specified in Attachment VI of this Schedule “Q:, CONTRACTOR
shall designate the Quality Assurance Manager for this Contract within
seven calendar days of the effective date of this Contract. The Quality

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Assurance Manager shall be assigned to the WORK through
Mechanical Completion.
5.4. CONTRACTOR may subcontract inspection services, subject to
SAUDI ARAMCO’s review and approval.
5.5. CONTRACTOR’s, subcontractor’s and third party agency’s Quality
personnel assigned to the WORK shall meet the minimum qualification
requirements of Attachment I of this Schedule “Q”, and must be
technically competent to perform their duties. Records must be
maintained for SAUDI ARAMCO’s reviews that document the
qualifications of CONTRACTOR’s Quality Personnel.
5.6. CONTRACTOR’s Quality personnel shall be dedicated to the WORK
described in this Schedule “Q” and shall perform no other function on
this Contract. CONTRACTOR’s quality personnel shall have sufficient
and well-defined responsibility, qualifications, authority, and
organizational freedom to identify quality problems and areas of non- conformance and to initiate, recommend and substantiate corrective
actions.
5.7. The CONTRACTOR’s Quality Managers shall have organizational
authority at least equal to that of the line manager directly responsible
for execution of the WORK. During all phases of the WORK,
CONTRACTOR’s QC Supervisor(s) s hall functionally report to the
CONTRACTOR Quality Assurance Manager or Quality Control
Manager.
5.8. CONTRACTOR shall submit to the Company Representative within
thirty (30) calendar days from the effective date of this Contract and
update with changes shown as par t of the monthly Quality
Management Report (See Para. 7.5.1) a listing, sorted by discipline for
each WORK Phase, of:
1) Approved personnel forecast to be mobilized in the next sixty
(60) days
2) Personnel forecast to be demobilized in the next sixty (60) days
5.9. CONTRACTOR shall provide organi zation chart(s) clearly showing
assignments of personnel including:

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5.9.1. all planned quality personnel for the project in accordance with
Attachment VI of this schedule “Q”.
5.9.2. reporting relationships from the inspector through to level
above the CONTRACTOR’s project manager for this contract.
5.9.3. internal and external lines of communication.
5.9.4. interfaces between the CONTRACTOR and its subcontractors
and suppliers, and between CONTRACTOR and SAUDI
ARAMCO.
5.9.5. mobilization and de-mobilization dates for all planned quality
personnel.
5.10. Planned staffing levels shall comply with SAUDI ARAMCO approved
Quality Plan and Attachment VI of this Schedule “Q”; any reduction
from the required levels must be approved in advance in writing by the
Company Representative.
5.11. CONTRACTOR shall make quality personnel changes required due to
vacations, illness, temporary assignments, emergency leave,
resignations or other reasons as necessary to maintain required
Quality coverage. CONTRACT OR shall advise the Company
Representative of such personnel and quality coverage at least thirty
(30) calendar days in advance of scheduled absences or changes and
as soon as possible for other changes.
5.12. Contractor shall implement an ongoing training program to introduce
and familiarize all CONTRACTOR and sub-contractor personnel with
the project quality requirements for their area of responsibility.

6. PROJECT REALIZATION/EXECUTION
6.1. Design Phase Quality Activities
6.1.1. CONTRACTOR shall comply with the Design Phase
requirements of CONTRACTOR’s approved Quality Plan and
this Schedule “Q”.

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6.1.2. CONTRACTOR shall perform Design Reviews at appropriate
stages during the Design Phase. CONTRACTOR shall notify
the Company Representative two weeks prior to the start of
any Design Reviews. As a minimum, these reviews shall be
completed prior to the SAUDI ARAMCO scheduled Design
Reviews stated in schedule “B”. CONTRACTOR shall
maintain records of such CONTRACTOR Design Reviews in
accordance with the Quality Plan, including solicitation,
recording and resolution of all comments.
6.2. Procurement Phase Quality Control Activities
CONTRACTOR shall comply with the Procurement quality requirements of CONTRACTOR’s approved Quality Plan and Attachment III of this Schedule “Q”.

6.3. Construction Phase Quality Control Activities

CONTRACTOR shall comply with the Construction quality requirements of CONTRACTOR’s approved Quality Plan and Attachment IV of this Schedule “Q”.
6.4. Pre-Commissioning Phase Quality Control Activities
6.4.1. CONTRACTOR shall comp ly with the Pre-commissioning
quality requirements of CONTRACTOR’s approved Quality
Plan and Schedule “B”.
6.4.2. Prior completion of the WORK, CONTRACTOR shall perform
the inspections required by Schedule “B” to complete pre- commissioning activities and document and correct any non-
conformances. A copy of the inspection results and status of
the correction of non-conformances shall be submitted to the
Company Representative each week until the acceptance of
the applicable system.

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7. MEASUREMENT, ANALYSI S AND IMPROVEMENT
7.1. Inspection Schedules
CONTRACTOR shall submit each week a two-week look ahead
schedule of all planned quality activities to the Company
Representative during the Procurement, Construction and Pre-
commissioning WORK Phases as specified in Schedule “A”. The
schedule shall be sent electronically in a format acceptable to SAUDI
ARAMCO.

7.2. Internal Audits

7.2.1. CONTRACTOR shall conduct internal audits covering WORK
Phases with a duration of six months or longer. This shall
include audits of the CONTRACTOR's quality function and
obligations as described in the Saudi Aramco approved quality
plans, this Contract, and ISO 9001. This program shall also include scheduled Quality System audits for subcontracts with
work scheduled to exceed six months in duration.
7.2.2. CONTRACTOR shall submit a quality audit schedule to the
Company Representative for review and approval within thirty
(30) calendar days from the effective date of this Contract. As
a minimum, full quality system audits shall be carried out at
fifteen percent (15%) and sixty percent (60%) of completion
stage for the Design, Procurement, and Construction WORK
Phases. CONTRACTOR’s audits may be rescheduled only with the approval of the Company Representative.
7.2.3. All audits shall be executed by quality auditors (qualified in
accordance with Attachment I of this Schedule “Q”) not directly
responsible for the area being audited or by an approved third
party agency.
7.2.4. CONTRACTOR shall investigate root causes and initiate
corrective actions for nonconformities identified in each audit. CONTRACTOR shall verify implementation and closeout of
corrective actions prior to the next scheduled audit.

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7.2.5. CONTRACTOR shall submit to the Company Representative
a copy of each audit report within two (2) weeks of its
completion.

7.2.6. The Company Representative or his nominee shall be invited
to participate in all audits. Audit notifications and agenda shall
be submitted to the Company Representative fourteen (14)
calendar days in advance.
7.3. Control of Non-Conformance
7.3.1. CONTRACTOR shall control CONTRACTOR and
subcontractor supplied materials and fabricated assemblies that do not conform to requirements as indicated in 7.3.2, 7.3.5, and 7.3.6 below. Controls to restrict further processing
or installation of nonconforming or defective items, pending
decisions on disposition shall be established and maintained.
7.3.2. CONTRACTOR shall i ssue Non-Conformance Reports
(NCRs) for all violations by the CONTRACTOR, subcontractors, manufacturers and/or suppliers to Contract
requirements and SAUDI ARAMCO approved CONTRACTOR
quality plan(s), inspection & test plans, and procedures. CONTRACTOR shall submit a copy of each NCR to the Company Representative within 48 hours of issue. CONTRACTOR shall maintain a summary of the open NCRs, and submit it at the regular project progress meetings.
CONTRACTOR shall notify the Company Representative prior
to final closure of each NCR for inspection/verification by
SAUDI ARAMCO.

7.3.3. CONTRACTOR shall respond to all NCRsissued by SAUDI
ARAMCO in writing within 48 hours of receiving notification of
non-conformance, including his proposed corrective action.

7.3.4. CONTRACTOR shall investigate the root causes of non-
conforming items, and initiate corrective actions to prevent
recurrence of nonconformities.

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7.3.5. CONTRACTOR shall rework or repair and re-inspect items in
accordance with SAUDI ARAM CO approved procedures.
Those items rejected will be managed as stated in 7.3.6 or
7.3.7 below.
7.3.6. CONTRACTOR shall submit an application for a waiver to
SAUDI ARAMCO standards to the Company Representative
for items that do not comply with SAUDI ARAMCO standards
but are still considered usable. The item may be used in the
WORK only if SAUDI ARAMCO approves the waiver.
7.3.7. CONTRACTOR shall s egregate all other non-conforming
materials and assemblies to a clearly designated rejection site. CONTRACTOR shall track and control all non- conforming equipment or materials until it is reused, exported,
or otherwise disposed of. All imported rejected materials shall
be disposed of in accordance with Schedule “G”. CONTRACTOR shall notify the Company Representative of
the disposition of all rejected materials on a monthly basis as part of the Quality Management Report.
7.4. Waivers
7.4.1. CONTRACTOR shall not waive the requirements of any
CONTRACTOR Quality Plan or ITP previously accepted by
the Company Representative without the express written
consent of the Company Representative.
7.4.2. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain a log detailing all waivers
from SAUDI ARAMCO or CONTRACTOR Quality and
inspection requirements obtained during all WORK phases.
This log must indicate the status of the waiver, a brief
description and details of the applicable purchase order and equipment or construction process.
7.4.3. The CONTRACTOR shall al so maintain a log detailing all
waivers to SAUDI Armco standards obtained during all
phases, including those initiated by SAUDI ARAMCO (during or prior to the start of WORK) or CONTRACTOR. This log must indicate the status of the waiver, a brief description and

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details of the applicable purchase order and equipment or
construction process.
7.5. Analysis of Data
CONTRACTOR shall prepare and submit a monthly Quality
Management Report in a format acceptable to SAUDI ARAMCO to
demonstrate effective implementation of the CONTRACTOR's Quality
System. The report shall include the following items as a minimum:
7.5.1. General Items:
a) Listing of quality audits completed (internal and
subcontractor), in progress, and planned for the next
month.
b) Status of open corrective actions for Non-conformance
reports, audits and management reviews.
c) Quality Personnel Listing by Discipline as specified in
Paragraph 5.7 and mobilization/demobilization plan for the next month.
d) Listing and status of engineering waivers requested
7.5.2. Design and Procurement Phase Items:
a) Listing of supplier surveys performed with a summary of
findings, and planned surveys for the next month.
b) Listing of Pre-inspection Meetings conducted and
planned for the next month.
c) Listing of supplier inspections performed versus
scheduled inspections, and those planned for the next month.
d) Non-conformance reports issued by SAUDI ARAMCO
or CONTRACTOR during de sign or procurement:
number issued, closed out, and pending for the month.
7.5.3. Construction Phase Items:
a) Non-conformance reports issued by SAUDI ARAMCO
or CONTRACTOR during Construction: number issued, closed out, and pending for the month.

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b) Listing and disposition of all defective or rejected
material or equipment received at jobsite by
CONTRACTOR and subcontractor.
c) Welding rejection rate reported on per joint and/or linear
inch basis for piping and alloy welds. A chart showing
the historical performance during the project shall be
included.
7.5.4. Narrative Section for Process Improvement Activities:
This section shall describe CONTRACTOR and subcontractor
activities during the month to continually improve its
processes, correct and eliminate non-conformities, prevent
potential problems, and improve schedules, etc. It should
include trend analysis for weld reject rates, CONTRACTOR &
SAUDI ARAMCO NCRs and ot her specific variable
measurement required by Attachment VI, root cause analyses,
and initiatives to improve the weakest areas.
7.6. Improvement
7.6.1. CONTRACTOR’s procedure( s) for Continual Improvement
shall ensure measurement, analysis and improvement of the key variables and objectives identified in Attachment VI of this Schedule “Q”.
7.6.2. CONTRACTOR’s procedure(s) for Preventive Actions shall
describe the requirements for evaluating the need for actions to prevent occurrence of mistakes from previous Lessons Learned by CONTRACTOR and SAUDI ARAMCO. Specific SAUDI ARAMCO Lessons Lear ned to be implemented are
identified in Attachment VI of this Schedule “Q”.

END OF SCHEDULE “Q”

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ATTACHMENT I TO SCHEDULE “Q”
CONTRACTOR and SUBCONTRACTOR QUALITY PERSONNEL
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Quality personnel employed by CONTRACTOR and its subcontractors to perform
the WORK described in this Contract shall meet, as a minimum, the following
qualification and experience requirements. An inspector can be assigned to
multiple inspection disciplines, provided he meets the minimum requirements
specified on this attachment for each of the discipline. SAUDI ARAMCO shall be
the final authority for the determination of equivalency for all qualifications,
certifications, or minimum number of years of experience as specified in this
Schedule upon successful completion of required examinations and/ or interviews.
1. DESIGN, PROCUREMENT & CONSTRUCTION PHASES
1.1. Quality Assurance Manager: Shall have demonstrated knowledge and
training in the ISO-9000 Series international standards, or equivalent.
He shall be able to exercise judgment against the criteria of the
standards. He shall have a university degree or equivalent with a
minimum of ten (10) years of direct experience in Quality Assurance
system activities of which five (5) years must be in managing quality
systems relating to the Contract Scope of WORK (e.g.; oil, gas and petrochemical projects, Infrastructure, communication)
1.2. Quality System Auditors: Shall have 5 years Quality System
experience in auditing activities in the discipline he is working in.
Auditors shall be qualified as stated in ISO-19011 and competent in
the discipline being audited, familiar with Quality System standards
and be able to exercise judgment against the criteria of the standards.
Auditors must be able to communicate clearly in writing and orally.
Auditors shall have satisfactorily completed a training course and
passed the course examination. Auditors shall have participated in a
minimum of four audits for a total of at least 20 days including
documentation review, actual audit activities and audit reporting during
the past three years.

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2. DESIGN & PROCUREMENT PHASES
2.1. Procurement Quality Control Supervisor: He shall have a university
degree or equivalent and seven (7) years inspection experience or a
high school diploma with ten years inspection experience with a
minimum of three (3) years directly relating to supervision of vendor
inspection activities in the Contract Scope of WORK (e.g.; oil, gas and
petrochemical projects, Infrastructure, communication)
2.2. Vendor Inspector: as a minimum, he shall be a High School graduate,
or equivalent. He shall be able to read, write and speak the English
Language. He shall have 6 year s inspection experience in
manufacturing plants, including 2 years of this inspection experience in
the specific commodity and processes to be inspected. He shall be
fully conversant with applicable Industry standards, specifications, and
fabrication methods and shall perform a variety of inspection functions
with minimal supervision as required to verify supplier compliance with
the purchase order requirements. He shall be able to read engineering
drawings. He shall have knowledge and understanding of ISO-9001
quality system requirements and implementation. He shall meet all
additional minimum requirements for each specific inspection
discipline, as follows:
2.2.1. Welding and NDT: Inspector shall be certified as an American
Welding Society CWI, CSWIP 3.1 Certified Welding Inspector,
or approved equivalent. Inspector shall have a demonstrated
background and thorough knowledge of codes such as ANSI
B 31.3, 31.4 and 31.8, ASME Section V and IX, API 620 and
650, AWS D1.1, required for the execution of the WORK.
Where Nondestructive Testing (NDT) forms part of the WORK,
and Inspector is required to review or ensure NDT programs
and results, he shall have been previously qualified and
certified to a minimum ASNT Level II in the relevant
method(s). When performing, reviewing or ensuring
Nondestructive Testing in VT, MT, PT, RT or UT, he shall be
certified in the specific method(s). When performing,
reviewing or ensuring Radiographic Testing Film Interpretation
(RTFI), Inspector shall be certified in RTFI.

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2.2.2. Heat Treatment: Inspector shall have direct knowledge of all
aspects of heat treatment and with the types of equipment to
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be used for the WORK, such as electrical resistance heating
elements, induction coils, or gas fired heaters. He shall be
able to verify the heat treatment parameters to approved heat
treatment procedures. If applicable, Inspector shall be
thoroughly familiar with the heat-treating requirements of
ASME B31.3 and ASME Section VIII Division 1.
2.2.3. Mechanical: Inspector shall demonstrate working knowledge
of codes as required by the purchase order, such as ASME
Sec I, V, VIII and IX, ANSI B31.3/4/8, NACE, and API 620/650
and AWS D1.1, and testing equipment including Positive Material Identification test equipment required for the inspection of mechanical commodities such as pipes, piping, fittings, valves, structural steel, and fasteners, … etc. ,

2.2.4. Positive Materials Identification (PMI): Inspector shall have
knowledge about all aspects of PMI test methods and the operation of PMI test equipment used on the job.

2.2.5. Coating: Inspector shall demonstrate a thorough working
knowledge and proven ability of all phases and types coating
applications and methods and recognized industry standards.
For critical coatings per Saudi Aramco SAES “H” series, Inspector shall be additionally qualified to NACE Level II
Critical Coatings Certification, CSWIP Level II, or equivalent.
2.2.6. HVAC System: Inspector shall demonstrate a thorough
working knowledge of codes such as the Sheet Metal and Air
Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA)
codes Uniform Mechanical Code, NFPA 90A, ASHRAE Handbooks and/or equivalent standards.
2.2.7. Lifting Equipment/Crane: Inspector shall demonstrate a
thorough working knowledge of codes such as ANSI-A17.1
and 17.2, ANSI-B30.1 through B30.16, or equivalent standards.

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OFF-OK-LSPB, OFF-IK-LS,
2.2.8. Electrical: Inspector shall demonstrate a thorough working
knowledge of the National Electric Code/NFPA 70, IEC or
equivalent standards. Where, inspection of Cathodic
Protection equipment is required, inspector must be able to
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demonstrate a thorough knowledge of applicable requirements
of NACE or equivalent corrosion standards.
2.2.9. Instrumentation: Inspector shall have three (3) years
documented experience in the field of instrumentation and
control systems. He shall be familiar with the international
Industry Codes and Standards related to Intrinsically Safe
Systems and Electrical Systems for Instrumentation such as;
ISA RP12.6, ISA RP12.2.02, ISA TR12., ANSI MC96.1, IEEE
518, IEEE 1100, IEC 60529, NEMA ICS 6, NEMA 250, NEMA
VE 1, NEMA VE 2, NFPA 70/NEC and UL 94. As a minimum,
he shall be able to inspect complete loop checking, wiring
continuity, color coding, and start up. When required, he shall
be able to evaluate Factory Acceptance Test and demonstrate
a thorough working knowledge of international codes and
standards related to packaged units instrumentation such as,
Distributed Control System (DCS), Supervisory Control and
Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems, Remote Terminal Unit,
and Emergency Shutdown (ESD) systems.
2.2.10. Rotating Equipment: He shall have minimum 4 years hands-on
inspection experience of rotating machineries such as pumps,
compressors, generators, turbines, gears and motors, including attending and assessing Factory Acceptance Test
(FAT) and reporting dynamic, vibration and/ or high temperature problems.
3. CONSTRUCTION & PRE COMMISSIONING PHASES
3.1. Quality Control Manager: He shall have a university degree or
equivalent and a total of seven years inspection experience or a high
school diploma with a total of ten years inspection experience. As
minimum, he shall have five (5) years directly relating to supervision of construction activities in the Contract Scope of WORK (e.g.; oil, gas and petrochemical projects, Infrastructure, communication).

3.2. Quality Control Supervisor: He shall have a university degree or
equivalent and a total of seven years inspection experience or a high
school diploma with a total of ten years inspection experience. As
minimum, he shall have three (3) years directly relating to supervision

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of construction activities in the Contract Scope of WORK (e.g.; oil, gas
and petrochemical projects, Infrastructure, communication….)

3.3. Quality Control Inspectors: Inspector shall be High School graduate, or
equivalent; shall be able to read, write and speak En glish Language;
shall be fully conversant with applicable Industry Standards and
Specifications; and shall perform a variety of inspection functions with
minimal supervision. Personnel employed by CONTRACTOR or its
subcontractors to perform the WORK described in this Contract shall
meet, as a minimum, the following years of relevant experience:
Number of years of experience
Inspector Title Overall
Inspection
Specialty
Contract Scope
of Work*
Sr. Inspector 8 5 3
Inspector 5 3 2
Assistant
Inspector
(Saudi Arabs
Only)
High School with 3 years working experience
Technical college Diploma with 2 years working
experience, or
BS Degree in Engineering (ME, EE, CE, etc.)
*e.g.; oil, gas and petrochemic al projects, Infrastructure,
communication …etc.
Note: An Assistant Inspector may be utilized in place of an Inspector if there is more than one QC Inspector of a particular discipline required
under the Contract.

Additional requirements shall apply for specific disciplines as follows:

3.3.1. Welding: Inspector shall be certified as an American Welding
Society CWI, CSWIP 3.1 Certified Welding Inspector, or SAUDI ARAMCO approved equivalent. Inspector shall have a
demonstrated background and thorough knowledge of codes
such as ANSI B 31.3, 31.4 and 31.8, ASME Section V and IX,
API 620 and 650, AWS D1.1, required for the execution of the

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OFF-OK-LSPB, OFF-IK-LS,
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WORK. Where Nondestructive Testing (NDT) forms part of
the WORK, and Inspector is required to review or ensure NDT
programs and results, he shall have been previously qualified
and certified to a minimum ASNT Level II in the relevant
method(s). When performing, reviewing or ensuring
Nondestructive Testing in VT, MT, PT, RT or UT, he shall be
certified in the specific method(s). When performing,
reviewing or ensuring Radiographic Testing Film Interpretation
(RTFI), Inspector shall be certified in RTFI.
3.3.2. Plant and Equipment: Inspector shall demonstrate working
knowledge of codes, as required by the scope of the Contract,
such as ASME Sec I, V, VIII and IX, ANSI B31.3/4/8 and API
620/650 and AWS D1.1, required for the execution of the
inspection work. As a minimum, he shall have experienced
with:
a) Installation of equipment such as, Pumps, Motors, Skids,
Valves, Vessels, Compressors, Fired Heaters, Auxiliary Equipment, Packaged Equipment in plant construction….etc
b) Piping systems and pipe line,
c) Hot tap procedure,
d) Vessels, tanks and spheres construction
e) structural steel erection
f) Hot/Cold Insulation.
3.3.3. Heat Treatment: Inspector shall have direct knowledge of all
aspects of heat treatment with the types of equipment such as
electrical resistance heating elements, induction coils, or gas fired heaters. He shall be able to verify process parameters to
approved heat treatment procedures. Inspector shall also be thoroughly familiar with the heat-treating requirements of
ASME B31.3 and ASME Section VIII Division 1.
3.3.4. Positive Materials Identification (PMI) : Inspector shall have
knowledge about all aspects of PMI test methods and the operation of PMI test equipment used on the job.

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3.3.5. Civil: Inspector shall demonstrate a thorough working
knowledge of recognized building codes such as the Uniform
Building Code (UBC) or equivalent standards. As applicable
for the work, he shall demonstrate thorough knowledge and
proven ability in construction techniques with emphasis on soil
mechanics, foundations, retaining walls, structural steel,
masonry, building interiors, building finishes, roof systems,
and asphalt.
3.3.6. Batch Plant: Inspector shall have direct experience in
inspection of asphalt/concrete mix ingredients in accordance
with the applicable ASTM, AASHTO or ACI procedures and
guidelines. He shall be able to assess the plant QC laboratory
to determine that their equipment, procedures /techniques,
sample recording and result reporting compliance with the
applicable standards. He shall be able to evaluate batch plants capability and safety that meet company requirements.
He shall review and performs full-scale plant trials to determine the required engineering properties.
3.3.7. Coating: Inspector shall demonstrate a thorough working
knowledge and proven ability of all phases and types of critical
coating applications and methods and recognized industry standards and critical coatings. Inspector shall be qualified per
the requirements of SAEP 316.
3.3.8. Plumbing: Inspector shall demonstrate a thorough knowledge
of codes such as the Uniform Plumbing or equivalent
standards.
3.3.9. HVAC System: Inspector shall demonstrate a thorough
working knowledge of codes such as the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA)
codes Uniform Mechanical Code, NFPA 90A, ASHRAE Handbooks and/or equivalent standards.
3.3.10. Lifting Equipment/Crane (Fixed, Overhead, Elevators):
Inspector shall demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of
codes such as ANSI-A17.1 and 17.2, ANSI-B30.1 through
B30.16, or equivalent standards.

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3.3.11. Electrical: Inspector shall demonstrate a thorough working
knowledge of the National Electric Code/NFPA 70, IEC or
equivalent standards. He shall also have working knowledge
of electrical installations including materials, methods,
specifications, and hazardous location identification for oil and
gas or petrochemical industries.
3.3.12. Communication: Inspector shall demonstrate a thorough
working knowledge of telecommunications, and be familiar with North American or International Telecommunications
Standards; Building Industry Consulting Services International
- Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (BICSI-
TDMM); National Electrical Codes; and National Electrical
Safety Codes, or their equivalents.
3.3.13. Instrumentation: Inspector shall be familiar with the
international Industry Codes and Standards related to
Intrinsically Safe Systems and Electrical Systems for Instrumentation such as; ISA RP12.6, ISA RP12.2.02, ISA
TR12., ANSI MC96.1, IEEE 518, IEEE 1100, IEC 60529, NEMA ICS 6, NEMA 250, NEMA VE 1, NEMA VE 2, NFPA 70/NEC and UL 94. As a minimum, he shall be able to inspect complete loop checking, wiring continuity and color coding,
start up, and troubleshooting. When required, he shall be able
to evaluate Factory Acceptance Test and demonstrate a
thorough working knowledge of international codes and
standards related to packaged units instrumentation such as,
Distributed Control System (DCS), Supervisory Control and
Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems, Remote Terminal Unit,
and Emergency Shutdown (ESD) systems.
3.3.14. Cathodic Protection: Inspector shall have two (2) years
documented experience in the field of cathodic protection for the required specific application. He shall be able to
demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of international
codes and standards related to inspecting Cathodic Protection
System and its components, such as anode installation, cable installation, and positive and negative cable hookups to rectifier. He shall be able to interpret and assess cathodic

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protection design packages to ensure compliance with the
contractual requirements.
3.3.15. Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Personnel: All CONTRACTOR
and subcontractor personnel located in Saudi Arabia
responsible for performing NDT operations, or interpreting, reviewing, ensuring or auditing NDT operations shall meet
SAUDI ARAMCO’s requirement as listed in SAEP-1142. All
CONTRACTOR and subcontractor NDT and personnel shall
hold current certification where outlined below attesting to their
NDT qualifications.
3.3.15.1. Nondestructive Testing NDT Level III personnel:
such personnel shall have been tested and certified by ASNT (or equivalent nationally recognized program as approved by SAUDI ARAMCO) in the required NDT method(s) specified by the Contract and shall be required to fulfill the full scope of a practicing Level III including, but not limited to: method application,
interpretation of results, interpretation of codes
and standards, preparation of procedures, and training of Level I and Level II personnel.
3.3.15.2. Radiograph Film Interpretation Technician: such
personnel shall be certified by SAUDI ARAMCO in
Radiographic Testing Film Interpretation (RTFI) when performing, reviewing, ensuring or auditing RTFI.

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ATTACHMENT II TO SCHEDULE “Q”
SAUDI ARAMCO STANDARDS AND PR OCEDURES CONTAINING QUALITY
REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACTOR shall comply with all applicable SAUDI ARAMCO Material System
Specifications (SAMSS), SAUDI ARAMCO Engineering Standards (SAES), and
other SAUDI ARAMCO standards and specifications including, but not limited to the
following procedures relating to Quality requirements:
1. SAEP-122 Project Records
2. SAEP-124 Producing, Pr ocessing and Controlling CADD Drawings Within
Saudi Aramco
3. SAEP-127 Security and Control of Saudi Aramco Engineering Data
4. SAEP-133 Instructions for the Development of "Regulated Vendors List"
Engineering Standards
5. SAEP-302 Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a Saudi Aramco Engineering
Requirement
6. SAEP-303 Engi neering Reviews of Project Proposal and Detail Design
Documentation
7. SAEP-311 Installation of Hot Tapped Connections
8. SAEP-316 Performance Qualif ication of Coating Personnel
9. SAEP-318 Pressure Relief Valve Program Authorization for Installation, Deletion
and Changes
10. SAEP-324 Certification Review and Registration of Project Welders and
Brazers
11. SAEP-334 Certification and Submittal of Saudi Aramco Engineering Drawings
12. SAEP-352 Welding Procedures and Approval
13. SAEP-1101 through SAEP-1117: Welding and Brazing Test Supplements for
Welder Performance Qualification
14. SAEP-1131 Pressure Relief Valve Program Use of Form 3099A, RV
Authorization
15. SAEP-1133 Form 3750, Pressuring Relieving Device Test Report
16. SAEP-1141 Industrial Radiation Safety

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17. SAEP-1142 Qualification of Non-Saudi Aramco NDT Personnel
18. SAEP-1143 Radiographic Examination
19. SAEP-1144 Magnetic Particle Examination
20. SAEP-1145 Liquid Penetrant Examination
21. SAEP-1154 Guidelines for Contractor’s Quality Plans
22. SAEP-1634 Factory Acceptance Test
23. SAEP-1636 Installation And Checkout Plan
24. SAEP-1638 Site Acceptance Test Plan
25. SAEP-3101 Spare Parts Data Requirements for Contractor Procured Equipment
26. SAER 1972 SAUDI ARAMCO In spection Requirements (Form 175)
27. SAUDI ARAMCO Drafting Manual

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ATTACHMENT III TO SCHEDULE “Q”
QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTOR SUPPLIED MATERIALS
1. PROCUREMENT PROCESS
1.1. CONTRACTOR shall provide and document Quality services in the
procurement of equipment and material to be used or installed during
the construction and installation of the facilities as specified in the
requirements of the Contract.
1.2. CONTRACTOR or its SAUDI ARAMCO approved third party inspector
shall perform Quality activities at the supplier and sub-supplier
locations as required by the inspection level assigned for the materials
and equipment identified in SAER-1972 Inspection Requirements.
Subject to SAUDI ARAMCO approval, CONTRACTOR may change
the assigned code of inspection during the course of the work as a
result of supplier performance.
1.3. Supplier Selection
1.3.1. Except as provided in Paragraph 1.3.5 of this Attachment III to
Schedule “Q”, for all equipment and materials for which
inspection requirements are specified on the applicable SAUDI
ARAMCO Form 175, CONTRACTOR shall prequalify each
manufacturer and its specific manufacturing site as described
in 1.3.1 through 1.3.3 of this Attachment III to Schedule “Q”.
Evidence of the prequalification shall be provided to SAUDI
ARAMCO for its review at least two weeks prior to placement of the purchase order.
1.3.2. CONTRACTOR shall evaluate supplier’s capabilities to meet
the technical, quality and schedule requirements of the
WORK. Such evaluation shall include technical review of
products to ensure compliance with applicable SAUDI ARAMCO standards.
1.3.3. CONTRACTOR shall evalua te suppliers’ Quality System,
which shall meet ISO 9001 system requirements. Reliance
solely on certification to ISO Quality Systems is unacceptable.
CONTRACTOR's prior audits findings are considered current

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if completed within 24-months prior to the proposed equipment
purchase and do not include any major technical or quality
deficiencies.
1.3.4. CONTRACTOR shall complete a physical survey of proposed
suppliers for any equipment requiring an inspection level of 2,
3, or 4 as specified in SAER-1972. CONTRACTOR supplier
evaluations shall, at a minimum, be carried out by a certified
lead auditor per the requirements of Attachment I to this
Schedule “Q” and a technical expert for the equipment under
consideration.
1.3.5. CONTRACTOR shall notify SAUDI ARAMCO at least two
weeks ahead of all planned supplier surveys.
1.3.6. Quality System evaluations are not required for manufacturers
or suppliers currently specified in SAUDI ARAMCO
Engineering Standards (SAES) or in Schedule “G”. For
equipment and materials not covered by SAES, Quality System evaluations are not required if the proposed supplier is
on a specific listing provided by SAUDI ARAMCO for reference on this project.
2. PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
2.1. CONTRACTOR shall review and ensure the quality of all requisitions
prior to submittal for Saudi Aramco review, including all technical and
quality requirements specified in Schedule “G”.
2.2. CONTRACTOR shall review its supplier's sub-orders to ensure that all
relevant SAUDI ARAMCO technical and inspection requirements are
passed on to sub-suppliers.
2.3. CONTRACTOR shall ensure that all suppliers and manufacturers of
inspectable equipment and material have and maintain acceptable Quality programs in accordance with the ISO-9001 quality standard.
2.4. CONTRACTOR shall complete and submit a weekly
inspection/fabrication status report to the Company Representative in
an electronic format acceptable to SAUDI ARAMCO. The report shall

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include, as a minimum, the following information for each purchase
order:
2.4.1. Purchase Order Number and Date
2.4.2. Material Description
2.4.3. Vendor Name and Location
2.4.4. Inspection Assignment Package submittal date as specified in
Paragraph 3.7 of this Attachment III.
2.4.5. Level of Inspection as specified in SAER-1972”
2.4.6. Pre-inspection Meeting Date
2.4.7. Fabrication Start Date and progress to date
2.4.8. Scheduled and Forecast Delivery Date
2.4.9. Inspector and Agency (qualified as specified in Attachment I of
Schedule “Q”)
2.4.10. Special Process Procedures (approved as specified in
Paragraph 3.5 of this Attachment III)
2.4.11. Open and Closed NCR’s
2.4.12. Closeout Date
2.4.13. Disposition Report submittal date

2.5. SAUDI ARAMCO shall have acce ss to all purchase order inspection
report files

3. VERIFICATION OF PURCHA SED MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT
3.1. CONTRACTOR shall maintain an effective system for continuity of
order identification that ensures drawings, specifications, and
inspection requirements are properly transmitted to suppliers at all tiers
of order placement.
3.2. CONTRACTOR and/or its suppliers shall prepare detailed Inspection
and Test Plans (ITPs) in accordance with paragraph 3.4 of this
Attachment for all equipment and materials assigned a level 2, 3, or 4
in SAER-1972, and for any other equipment deemed necessary by
CONTRACTOR.
3.3. CONTRACTOR shall review the Quality requirements in all applicable
SAUDI ARAMCO standards and procedures listed in Attachment II to
this Schedule “Q” and include appropriate Quality requirements in the

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ITPs. Each ITP shall identify, as a minimum the inspection level and
detail all witness, hold and certification review points as specified in the
SAUDI ARAMCO Form175 (Inspection Requirements).
3.4. CONTRACTOR shall prepare a Special form 175 for approval by the
Company Representative:
3.4.1. If no existing form 175 is applicable to the equipment, or
3.4.2. For changes to the existing form 175;
3.5. As a minimum, each ITP shall include the following information:
3.5.1. Process description
3.5.2. Quality control requirements
3.5.3. Notification requirements for supplier inspection, witness and
hold points (minimum 5 calendar days)
3.5.4. Responsibility for inspection/test
3.5.5. Applicable procedures
3.5.6. Acceptance criteria (Saudi Aramco and International Industry
Standards)
3.5.7. Verifying documents
3.5.8. Inspection points (Hold, Witness & Review)

3.6. When required by SAUDI ARAMCO’s standards, CONTRACTOR shall
submit for SAUDI ARAMCO’s re view and approval all supplier
procedures for refractory installation, welding, welding repair, NDT (in-
Kingdom only), heat treatment, and alloy verification (PMI) as
applicable, no later than 30 days prior to the start of the specific work
activity.
3.7. Supplier and sub supplier personnel for NDT, Positive Material
Identification, and welding shall be qualified as specified by SAUDI
ARAMCO’s Standards and Attachment I of this Schedule “Q”.
CONTRACTOR shall review and approve such qualifications prior to
the start of manufacturing.
3.8. The qualification and certification of Out of Kingdom Nondestructive
Testing (NDT) personnel shall be in accordance with a nationally recognized program as listed in SAEP-1142. CONTRACTOR’s
certified Level III Inspector shall review and approve all supplier and
sub supplier NDT personnel qualification and certification programs as
well as all NDT procedures prior to commencements of any NDT operation. Copies of approved procedures shall be submitted to SAUDI
ARAMCO.

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3.9. CONTRACTOR shall make supp lier and sub-supplier NDT personnel
records and Welder Qualification Records available to the Company
Representative on request.
3.10. CONTRACTOR shall compil e and forward to the Company
Representative no later than twenty-one (21) calendar days prior to the
pre-inspection meeting and start of any fabrication, either at the prime
supplier or a major sub-supplier, one electronic version on compact
disc (CD) and two (2) hard copy sets of the CONTRACTOR's
Inspection Assignment Package.
3.10.1. Inspection assignment package is a set of documents that
include details of purchased material/equipment and their
quality requirements needed to perform full inspection at the
vendor/sub-vendor facility. This package shall include the following documents:
3.10.1.1. A complete copy of the CONTRACTOR's unpriced
purchase order or subcontract, material requisition,
and attachments.
3.10.1.2. Copies of sub-supplier's applicable unpriced
purchase orders. (If these are not available,
CONTRACTOR shall provide them to the Company
Representative upon placement by the supplier.)
3.10.1.3. Inspection requirements as specified in the
applicable SAUDI ARAMCO Form 175.
3.10.1.4. Inspection assignment sheet specifying the
inspector(s) that will perform the inspections.
3.10.1.5. Inspection and Test Plans
3.10.1.6. The level of CONTRACTOR inspection (as required
by SAER-1972 or Att. VI to this Schedule “Q”.)
3.10.1.7. Agenda for each pre-inspection meeting where
appropriate.
3.11. CONTRACTOR or its approved third party inspector shall schedule
and perform source inspection at supplier and sub-suppli er fabrication
sites as specified in the approved Inspection and Test Plans.
3.12. Contractor shall provide Pre-inspection Meeting Reports and
subsequent Vendor Inspection Reports to the Company Representative within 10 calendar days of each shop visit.

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3.13. If SAUDI ARAMCO waives a plant inspection visit, CONTRACTOR
shall obtain from suppliers and sub-suppliers such inspection records
as may be required to meet the requirements of Paragraph 3.8, and
include the inspection records in the Inspection Disposition Reports
(Paragraph 3.12). Such waiver shall not release CONTRACTOR from
any other obligations contained in this Schedule “Q”.
3.14. CONTRACTOR shall require its Subcontractors / suppliers to submit
manufacturing and test reports as specified on each form SA-175. The
CONTRACTOR shall review and indicate its acceptance of these
inspection records prior to issuing the inspection (or shipping) release.
A copy shall be provided to SAUDI ARAMCO with the Inspection
Disposition Report.
3.15. Within two weeks of acceptance of material or equipment,
CONTRACTOR shall prepare and issue to the Company Representative a final disposition report. This report shall be based
upon CONTRACTOR's review of the inspection file and include as a minimum:
3.15.1. Narrative details of Quality activities performed during
manufacturing and fabrication of the equipment or material.
3.15.2. Copies of SAUDI ARAMCO approv ed waivers to SAUDI
ARAMCO’s requirements.
3.15.3. All SA-175 CONTRACTOR witnessed inspections.
3.15.4. Copies of supplier quality records as specified in SA-175.
3.15.5. Copies of all NCR's with final dispositions and resolutions.
3.15.6. Outstanding punch list items from pre-shipment inspections.
3.15.7. In cases where the supplier is responsible for export packing,
the final disposition report shall be prepared after export
packing has been inspected and accepted by CONTRACTOR.

END OF SCHEDULE “Q” ATTACHMENT III

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OFF-OK-LSPB, OFF-IK-LS,
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ATTACHMENT IV TO SCHEDULE “Q”
QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FO R THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE
1. CONTROL OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
1.1. Unless submitted with the Project Quality Plan in accordance with
paragraph 3.2 of Schedule Q, one month prior to the start of the
applicable WORK, CONTRACTOR s hall submit for review and
approval a detailed Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) along with related
procedures/work instructions for all construction processes to be
executed by CONTRACTOR or subcontractors. CONTRACTOR shall
review the quality requirements in all applicable SAUDI ARAMCO
standards and procedures listed in Attachment II to this Schedule “Q”
and include appropriate Quality requirements in each ITP. Each ITP
shall detail all review, witness, and hold points for SAUDI ARAMCO,
CONTRACTOR, and subcontractors as specified in this Contract. It
shall also include the methods, extent and timing for examinations,
measurements or tests.
1.2. As a minimum, each ITP shall include the following information:
1.2.1. Process description
1.2.2. Quality control requirements
1.2.3. Notification requirements for Requests For Inspections (RFI)
(minimum 24 hours for site work, 48 hours for weekend
inspections, except when SAUDI ARAMCO personnel will
require special qualifications.)
1.2.4. Responsibilities
1.2.5. Applicable procedures
1.2.6. Acceptance criteria
1.2.7. Percentage of tests to be done (including increased inspection
levels when performance requirements are not met.)
1.2.8. Verifying documents
1.2.9. Review, Witness and Hold points

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1.3. Inspection and Test Plans and related procedures shall include
provisions to ensure that test prerequisites have been met, that
adequate calibrated instrumentation is available and used, and that the
necessary inspection is performed.
1.4. Revision Control - CONTRACTOR shall revise each ITP and obtain
approval for such revisions from the Company Representative as needed throughout the WORK. CONTRACTOR and subcontractor inspectors shall maintain copies of every currently approved
subcontractor ITP.
2. VALIDATION OF CONSTRUCTION PROCESSES
2.1. The following special processes require SAUDI ARAMCO’s review
and/or approval of work procedures, personnel qualifications, or
personnel qualification procedures. CONTRACTOR shall ensure that
these special processes are accomplished under controlled conditions
as specified in all applicable standards and specifications. All process
parameters shall be identified with acceptance criteria specified and
monitored. All Procedures and Personnel Qualification shall be
submitted for review and/or approval at least thirty (30) calendar days
prior to the start of WORK.
Special Process
Work
Procedure
Approval (A)
or Review
(R) Required
Personnel
Qualification
Procedure
Approval
Required
Personnel
Qualification
Approval
Required
Welding/Brazing A Yes Yes
Nondestructive Testing/examination A Yes* Yes
High Voltage Cable splicing/termination R Yes Yes
Alloy verification (PMI) A Yes Yes
Coatings A No Yes
Concrete & Asphalt Mix Design A No No
Cable and Conduit Seal Installation R No No
Gasket Installation R No No
Concrete Installation R No No
Structural Bolt Tensioning R No No
Gap Control for socket weld and back
welded threaded fittings.
R No No
Hydro-testing A No No

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Heat Treatment A No No
Hot Tap Procedures (Calculation Sheets) A No No
Refractory Installation A No No
RTR Pipe work R No Yes
HVAC Testing & Balancing R No No
Fiberoptic cable installation A No No
*Note: Approval of personnel qualification procedure is not required when the work
is subcontracted to an approve NDT contractor.
3. IDENTIFICATION AND TRACEABILITY
3.1. CONTRACTOR shall include in the Construction Phase Quality Plan
procedures to identify inspection and test status. The status report
shall identify all CONTRACTOR and subcontractor required inspection
and tests for each system, when it is scheduled, when it was
completed, and any non-conformances discovered during the test or
inspection. Inspection status reports shall be kept current and shall be
available for SAUDI ARAMCO’s review at all times.
3.2. CONTRACTOR shall implement an identification procedure for all
materials, parts and components, including partially fabricated
assemblies. Identification of an item shall be addressed either by
using tags, stamps, color coding, stencils or labels. The location and
the method of identification shall not affect the function or quality of the
item being identified. The procedure shall require that verification of
correct identification of material, parts and components be made and
documented prior to installation.
3.3. Traceability shall be maintained on equipment, materials, parts and
components, as specified in SAUDI ARAMCO standards and
manufacturer’s specifications. Documents and records shall enable an item to be traced throughout fabrication, erection, installation, repair, modification and use of the item.
4. CUSTOMER PROPERTY
CONTRACTOR shall implement a documented control system for all SAUDI
ARAMCO’s supplied material or equipment. The written procedure shall
provide for receiving inspection, proper storage, and maintenance of such
material and equipment. This procedure shall have provisions for dealing

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with losses, damage or other problems discovered with such material and
equipment.
5. PRESERVATION
CONTRACTOR shall include procedures for handling, storage, and
preservation of material as specified in all applicable specifications,
manufacturer recommendations and SAUDI ARAMCO’s standards. The
procedure shall list all inspection schedules for maintaining the quality of the
material or equipment as well as provide for documentation that the required
activities have been performed. Individuals responsible for special handling,
storage and preservation shall be fully qualified to do so, and supplied with
predetermined WORK and inspection instructions. Data concerning handling,
storage and preservation shall be included on the Monthly Materials
Procurement Status Report as specified in Schedule “G”.
6. CONTROL OF MONITORING AND MEASURING DEVICES

6.1. CONTRACTOR shall include procedures for the control of inspection,
measuring and testing equipment. Specific tools and equipment shall
be identified to make and perform tests in the field with instructions for
their use, calibration, and storage. The CONTRACTOR shall identify,
maintain, control, adjust, and calibrate all tools, gauges, instruments and other measuring and testing devices used for controlling quality.
Calibration shall be performed at established periods as specified in
the most stringent of SAUDI ARAMCO standards, other applicable
standards, or manufacturer recommendations; if no standards apply,
the calibration cycle shall not exceed six months. CONTRACTOR
shall provide backup equipment when the primary equipment is being
calibrated or tested.
6.2. CONTRACTOR personnel performing tests and calibrations shall be
trained per applicable international or manufact urer requirements.
CONTRACTOR testing and calibration personnel as well as testing
facilities shall be subject to Saudi Aramco approval. If CONTRACTOR
personnel do not perform tests and calibrations, CONTRACTOR shall
use Saudi Aramco approved agencies or the manufacturer.
6.3. CONTRACTOR shall review and document the validity of previous
inspection and test results when inspection, measuring and test

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equipment is found to be out of calibration. A copy of the report shall
be submitted to Saudi Aramco.
7. MONITORING OF CONSTRUCTION PROCESSES
7.1. CONTRACTOR shall visually inspect all incoming equipment for
damage and for conformance to all applicable requirements, including
the supplier inspection release with verified Material Test Reports
(MTR). If the equipment does not have the required inspection release
and MTR, CONTRACTOR shall verify and document the compliance of
the equipment with applicable standards and specifications prior to
release to be used as part of the WORK. Data concerning receiving
inspections shall be included on the Monthly Materials Procurement
Status Report as specified in Schedule “G”.
7.2. CONTRACTOR shall submit its test reports and its subcontractors test
reports to the Company Representative as specified by the applicable
SAUDI ARAMCO standards. The CO NTRACTOR shall review its
subcontractor’s test reports prior to submittal.
7.3. CONTRACTOR shall review/witness and accept results of all NDT
performed by subcontractors and submit test results to company.

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ATTACHMENT V TO SCHEDULE “Q”
SUMMARY OF QUALITY SYSTEM DELIVERABLES
No. Title
First Submittal to SAUDI
ARAMCO
Subsequent submittals to
SAUDI ARAMCO
1.
Quality Plan:
Paragraph 3.2 of Schedule “Q” 30 days after Contract Award
Within 7 calendar days of each
revision requirement
2.
Organization Chart(s)
Paragraph 5.2 of Schedule “Q” With Quality Plan submittal Monthly
3.
Quality Personnel
Qualifications:
Paragraph 5.3 of Schedule “Q”
Prior to assignment of personnel on the project Prior to bringing new Quality personnel on the project.
4.
Quality Audit Schedule:
Paragraph 7.2.2 of Schedule “Q”
Within thirty (30) calendar days of the effective date of the Contract Within 7 calendar days of revisions
5.
Audit Report: Paragraph 7.2.5 of Schedule “Q” Within fourteen (14) calendar days of completion of the audit and re-
audit.
6.
Inspection Schedules: Paragraph 7.1
of Schedule “Q”
Fourteen (14) calendar days before the start of any related activities
Updated Weekly
7.
CONTRACTOR, Vendor and Subcontractor NCR’s: Paragraph 7.3.1 of Schedule “Q”
Within 48 hours of reporting each non-conformance Notification of clearance required
8.
NCR Summary: Paragraph 7.3.2 of
Schedule “Q” After the first NCR is issued
Weekly for the Project Progress Meeting
9.
Quality Management Report Paragraph 7.5 of Schedule “Q”
Sixty (60) calendar days after the effective date of the Contract
Monthly
10.
Inspection/Fabrication Status Report: Paragraph 2.4 of
Attachment III
One week after the first purchase
order is awarded for the Contract
Weekly
11.
Inspection Assignment Package;
Paragraph 3.9 of Attachment III
(including Procurement ITP’s)
Twenty one (21) calendar days prior
to pre-inspection meeting or start of
fabrication

12.
Pre-inspection Meeting Reports
Paragraph 3.11 of Attachment III
Ten (10) calendar days after pre- inspection meeting

13.
Vendor Inspection Reports Paragraph 3.11 of Attachment III Ten (10) calendar days after the first inspection visit for each supplier
Ten (10) calendar days after each inspection visit
14.
Inspection Disposition Report
Paragraph 3.14 of Attachment III
Whenever materials are released for shipment

15.
Special Process Procedures and Personnel Qualification Procedures:
Paragraph 3.5 & 3.7 of Attachment III
and Paragraph 2 of Attachment IV
Thirty (30) calendar days prior to
operation or test
Revision Approval prior to execution
16.
Construction Inspection and Test Plans: Paragraph 1.1 of Attachment
IV One month prior to start of WORK
Revision Approval prior to
execution

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CONTRACT NO. 6600017597 (IK)
ATTACHMENT VI TO SCHEDULE “Q”
PROJECT SPECIFIC QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL
This attachment specifies project specific quality requirements. In case of
conflict with other sections of this Schedule, Attachment VI shall take
precedence.
1. PROCUREMENT PHASE PROJECT SP ECIFIC QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
1.1. Minimum inspection levels for CONTRACTOR supplied equipment and
materials are indicated in SAER 1972. CONTRACTOR shall submit its
supplier inspection and test plans according to these minimum inspection
levels. When vendor performance does not meet the specified
requirements in the purchase order, CONTRACTOR shall increase the
inspection level to the next highest level for the purchase order without additional cost to SAUDI ARAMCO. For any equipment items that have no
specified inspection levels, CONTRACTOR shall prepare a special form 175 for approval by the Company Representative.
1.2. For the following equipment items in Table VI-1, CONTRACTOR shall
provide additional inspection personnel for coverage at the specified
inspection level as indicated:
Table VI-1 Material and Equipment requiring multiple Inspection disciplines

Item

Material Description
Inspection
Level

Remarks
1 Packaged Equipments Per ITP

1.3 CONTRACTOR shall submit each week a two-week look-ahead schedule
of all planned vendor inspections and tests as specified in the approved
vendor I&TP pr the applicable SA-175. The schedule shall be sent
electronically in a format acceptable to SAUDI ARAMCO.
1.4 CONTRACTOR or its SAUDI ARAM CO approved third party inspector
shall perform Quality activities at the supplier and sub-supplier locations
as required by the applicable Form SA-175 and the inspection level
assigned for the materials and equipment identified in SAER-1972

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Inspection Requirements. Subject to SAUDI ARAMCO approval,
CONTRACTOR may change the assigned code of inspection during the
course of the work as a result of supplier performance.
1.5 For package units that include various disciplines (mechanical, welding,
electrical and instrumentations) such as compressors, co-generation,
boilers, chemical dosing, anti-foaming, corrosion/scale inhibitors etc.,
CONTRACTOR shall assign additional discipline Inspectors during
applicable work activities for mechanical, welding, electrical,
instrumentation and refractory inspections.
1.6 For equipment items not identified in SAER 1972, CONTRACTOR shall
bring it to the attention of SAUDI ARAMCO; SAUDI ARAMCO shall assign
the appropriate inspection level.
1.7 If contractor delegates any purchase of material to its subcontractor(s),
Inspection Levels in SAER 1972 sh all apply. CONTRACTOR is
responsible that Attachment III of this Schedule Q is implemented and all
documents are reviewed by the contractor prior to the submittal for
COMPANY review.
1.8 When vendor performance does not meet the specified requirements in
the purchase order, CONTRACTOR shall increase the inspection level to the next highest level for the purchase order without additional cost to
SAUDI ARAMCO.
1.9 An Inspection/Shipping release shall be issued for all equipment and
materials at time of final inspection. The Inspection/Shipping release shall
indicate all outstanding work items. CONTRACTOR shall ensure the
Inspection/Shipping release is available with the equipment and materials
at time of receipt at job site. Copies of inspection/shipping release shall
be submitted to Company within 48 hours of issue.
1.10 CONTRACTOR shall designate the Procurement Quality Control Manager
and Supervisor for this Contract within seven calendar days of the
effective date of this Contract. The Procurement QC Manager and Supervisor shall be assigned to the WORK until on-site receipt of final purchase order.

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2. CONSTRUCTION AND PRECOMMISSIONING PHASE PROJECT
SPECIFIC QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

2.1. As a minimum, CONTRACTOR shall assign, or require its
subcontractor to assign SAUDI ARAMCO approved quality
personnel to the WORK in accordance with the following table VI-2.
With SAUDI ARAMCO approval, inspectors may be qualified to
inspect more than one discipline; in this case, however, he may not
fulfill more than one full time position at any time.

Table VI-2 Construction Phase Quality Personnel Requirements
Position Primary CONTRACTOR Subcontractor(s)
Quality Assurance
Manager
One QA Manager (over all) full time N/A

Quality Control
Manager
One site QC Manager (full time) One QC Manager for each subcontract

Quality Control Supervisor One QC Supervisor per discipline for each (8)
inspctors

Quality Record
Controller.
One quality record controller. One per subcontractor.

Construction
Discipline
Primary Inspectors
(CONTRACTOR or
subcontractor)
CONTRACTOR Supervising
Inspectors
Pre-
commissioning
Inspectors
Inspection Discipline: Civil / Structure
Bridges/Buildings One Inspector per twenty five
(25) Carpenters and Ironworkers*
One Inspector for every (5)
subcontractor Inspectors*
N/A
Earth work / Paving One Inspector per fifteen (15)
earthwork machines or one
Inspector per (50) laborers*
One Inspector for every (5)
subcontractor Inspectors*
N/A
Foundation / concrete One Inspector per twenty five
(25) Carpenters and Ironworkers*
One Inspector for every (5)
subcontractor Inspectors*
N/A
Steel structure One Inspector per twenty five
(25) Installers*
One Inspector for every (5) subcontractor Inspectors* NA**
Batch Plant (Concrete & Asphalt) One Inspector per Batch plant N/A
Inspection Discipline: Mechanical/ Piping

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Discipline
Primary Inspectors
(CONTRACTOR or
subcontractor)
Pre-
CONTRACTOR Supervising
commissioning
Inspectors
Inspectors
Piping One Inspector per twenty five
(25) workers*
One Inspector for every (8)
subcontractor Inspectors*
One Inspector per 25 workers or (10) hydrostatic
packages*
Coatings and
Insulations
One Inspector per three (3) crews per site* One Inspector for every (8) subcontractor crews* NA**
Inspection Discipline: Welding
Shop welding One Inspector per twenty
(25) Welders*
One Inspector for every (5)
subcontractor Inspectors*
N/A
Field welding One Inspector per fifteen
(15) *
One Inspector for every (5)
subcontractor Inspectors*
NA**
RTFI One Saudi Aramco certified
RTFI (minimum)
One Saudi Aramco certified RTFI (minimum)

NA**
Inspection Discipline: Electrical / Instrumentation/ Communication
Electrical and
instruments material
receiving.
One inspector per site.
Electrical/ Cathodic Protection One Inspector per every twenty (20) labors/
technicians per site*
One Inspector for every (5)
subcontractor inspectors*
One Inspector per 25 workers*
*Note: If the ratio between workers/labors/welders/technicians … etc. that are performing the activity and
QA/QC inspectors is not met or not specified, a minimum of one inspector shall be assigned by
CONTRACTOR/ subcontractors for each position above. The same is applicable for the ratio of QA/QC
inspectors and QA/QC supervisors if the ratio is not met or the number is not specified. This note applies to
Table VI-2 above.
** Note: Pre-commissioning activities shall be covered by the same assigned discipline inspectors for
construction unless otherwise mentioned elsewhere in schedule Q.

2.2 CONTRACTOR shall utilize the Saudi Aramco Typical Inspection Plans
(SATIPs) for construction activities which will be provided to the
CONTRACTOR, along with the referenced Checklists in the SATIPs.

2.3 CONTRACTOR shall select from the List of pre-approved Saudi Aramco
Typical Inspection Plans (SATIPs) the SATIPs applicable for execution of
the scope of the WORK in accordance with Schedule “B” of this Contract
and include the list of SATIPS in its Quality Plan.

2.4 The SATIPs and Checklists will replace the ITPs required by sec. 1.1 of
Attachment IV. The SATIPs outline minimum inspection activity
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requirements. CONTRACTOR has the option of adding additional
inspection activities, as required by the scope of work. Use of these
documents does not relieve CONTRACTOR from his obligation to meet all
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards and other requirements.

2.5 CONTRACTOR shall not waive the requirements of any CONTRACTOR
Quality Plan or SATIPs previously accepted by the Company
Representative without the express written consent of the Company
Representative.

2.6 In the event of conflict between the SATIPs & Checklists and Saudi
Aramco requirements, CONTRACTOR sh all bring it to the attention of
SAUDI ARAMCO. For construction activities not covered by existing
SATIPs and Checklists, CONTRACTOR shall prepare SATIP and supporting Checklists and submit to SAUDI ARAMCO for approval a minimum of 30 days prior to the start of the activity.

2.7 Prior to the start of any construction activity, CONTRACTOR shall initiate
a kick-off meeting with all concerned parties to ensure full understanding
on the execution, requirements and control of the activity.

2.8 CONTRACTOR shall be fully responsible for the performance of its sub-
contractors and their sub-suppliers. CONTRACTOR shall control its
construction processes and ensure its subcontractor(s) construction processes including NDT activities are controlled in accordance with
SAEP-1160.

2.9 CONTRACTOR shall visually inspect all incoming equipment for damage
and for conformance to all applicable requirements, including the supplier
inspection release with verified Material Test Reports (MTR). If the
equipment does not have the required inspection release and MTR, CONTRACTOR shall verify and document the compliance of the equipment with applicable standards and specifications prior to release to
be used as part of the WORK. Data concerning receiving inspections shall
be included on the Monthly Materials Procurement Status Report as
specified in Schedule “G”.

2.10 CONTRACTOR shall submit its test reports and its subcontractors test
reports to the Company Representative as specified by the applicable

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SAUDI ARAMCO standards. The CO NTRACTOR shall review its
subcontractor’s test reports prior to submittal.

2.11 For all other test reports/validation records whether performed by
CONTRACTOR or subcontractor, CO NTRACTOR shall be maintained
current and available at site office for SAUDI ARAMCO review.

2.12 CONTRACTOR shall review/witness in accordance with the SATIPs and
Checklists and accept all work and tests performed by subcontractors
including the performance and results of NDT activities and submit results
to the SAUDI ARAMCO.

2.13 CONTRACTOR shall track weld production, welder performance, weld
reject rates, and NDT status of weld repairs and any required penalty
tracer shots on a daily and weekly basis and submit results to SAUDI
ARAMCO each week. SA UDI ARAMCO may select welds subject to
random inspection. Weld production shall be tracked and reported based
on weld type, piping class, and NDT method applied.

2.14 The first three (3) production pressure retaining butt welds welded by each
new contact welder shall be 100% radio-graphed. if any of the joints is
rejected, the welder shall make again three joints and make 100% RT. If
second time repair appears in any of them, welder shall be rejected.

2.15 Identification of inspection and test status of welded joints shall be in
accordance with SAEP 1160. The stat us report shall identify all
CONTRACTOR and subcontractor required inspection and tests for each
welded joint, when it is scheduled, when it was completed, and any non-
conformances discovered during the test or inspection. Inspection status
reports shall be kept current and shall be available for SAUDI ARAMCO’s
review at all times. Unless otherwise specified in SAEP-1160,
CONTRACTOR shall include a documented system for tracking weld
rejection including that of sub-contractors, detailing reporting of repair
rates, and accounting for required tracer (penalty) radiography.

2.16 CONTRACTOR shall designate the Construction Quality Control Manager
one month prior to the start-up of any construction activity.
Note: This period is intended for the Construction QC manager to
familiarize himself with the contract scope of work as well as SAUDI
ARAMCO standards and specifications.

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2.17 Contractor shall not place orders for any inspectable material, as defined
in SAER 1972, with manufacturer(s) having their current quality system
status On Hold or Quality System Not Approved by SAUDI ARAMCO.
2.18 When pipe welding and NDT is included in the scope of work and exceeds
500 groove/butt weld joints, CONTRACTOR shall designate a NDT
Coordinator a minimum 30 days prior to the start of welding. This
individual may perform other Quality functions on the project. As a
minimum the (NDT) Coordinator shall demonstrate knowledge in welding
processes & NDT techniques.
2.19 CONTRACTOR shall control its construction processes and ensure its
subcontractor(s) construction processes including NDT activities are controlled in accordance with SAEP-1160.
2.20 RTR piping installation shall be trained and qualified in accordance with
RTR manufacturer’s requirements.
2.21 CONTRACTOR shall submit Hydrostatic Test Packages prior to
conducting hydrostatic tests of piping, pipeline and equipments for
COMPANY review and approval. The hydrostatic test shall comply with SAEP-1160

3. CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENTS:

3.1 CONTRACTOR shall continuously monitor and measure CONTRACTOR
and subcontractor’s critical processes throughout the WORK. The quality
plan shall include suitable measurement methods to evaluate the ability of
the process to achieve planned results. As a minimum, contractor shall
evaluate the following as appropriate per the Scope of Work in Schedule
“B”:

• Lessons Learned from previous projects
• Concrete operations
• Welding operations
• Required quality tests and inspections are completed within 10
days
• Nondestructive Testing (NDT)
• Coatings

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3.2 CONTRACTOR shall include as part of his plan for measuring, monitoring,
analysis and improvement of his processes, how the plan-do-check-act
cycle is driven without end on this project. As a minimum, the plan shall
address the interaction of the following:
• Customer satisfaction
• Internal and external audits
• Internal and external Non-conformities
• Repeat violations
• Process performance measures
• Data analysis
• Management reviews
• Preventive action
• Corrective action

3.3 In addition to the weekly progress and QC meetings with SAUDI
ARAMCO, CONTRACTOR shall determi ne and evaluate the degree of
SAUDI ARAMCO’s satisfaction through quarterly questionnaires initiated
by CONTRACTOR and evaluation of SAUDI ARAMCO assessments,
Non-conformance Reports (NCR) and QMIS entries.

4. OTHER PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

4.1 CONTRACTOR shall include in the quality plan procedures to prevent
inadvertent use of design documents, materials, parts, components,
services or workmanship not conforming to requirements of the Contract. Quality Plan shall require the identification and documentation of all
nonconformities and corrective actions.

4.2 CONTRACTOR shall document a ll violations by CONTRACTOR,
subcontractors, manufacturers and/or suppliers to Contract requirements
and SAUDI ARAMCO approved CONTRA CTOR quality plan(s), SATIPs,
and procedures and submit such records to the Company Representative
within 48 hours of the occurrence whether or not the nonconformance was
raised by CONTRACTOR, subcontractor, manufacturer or supplier.

4.3 CONTRACTOR shall investigate the root cause of non-conformities and
initiate Corrective Actions for Company, Contractor or Sub-contractor items to prevent recurrence of nonconformities maximum 7 days of the
issue date.

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MP-IK-LSTK, MP-OK-LSTK,
MP-LSTK, C/R, MP-IK-LS,
MP-IK-LSPB, OFF-IK-LSPB,
OFF-OK-LSPB, OFF-IK-LS,
OFF-OK-LS
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CONTRACT NO. 6600017597 (IK)

4.4 COMPANY quality findings during all phases will be communicated to the
CONTRACTOR through the Quality Management Information System
(QMIS).

4.5 CONTRACTOR shall review the Inspection QMIS every working day and
respond to all comments to the satisfaction of the Company
Representative within twenty-four (24) hours of the entry date.

4.6 COMPANY shall be entitled to have the Company Representative or his
nominee(s) to schedule and conduct quality assessment of the
CONTRACTOR’s quality functions and obligations as outlined in Schedule
Q. The quality assessment schedule will be communicated to the
Contractor at least one month prior to the schedule quality assessment(s).

5. EXCLUSIONS AND MODIFI CATIONS TO SCHEDULE “Q”:

3.3. Attachment I

Add: PMI inspector shall have, at least 3-years experience as a PMI technician
working directly for oil, gas and petrochemical industries. PMI inspector
shall demonstrate his working knowledge to the Company by operating the approved PMI instrument on a representative sample of alloy materials
with 100% correct assessment as the performance criteria. The PMI
inspector shall have been trained to use the instrument and interpret the result to the applicable standards. Records of Training shall be available.

5.1 Attachment II

Delete: SAEP-124 Producing, Processing and Controlling CADD Drawings
Within Saudi Aramco
Add: SAEP-347 Supplying Material from Stockists
Add: SAEP-1152 Approval Procedure for Ready-Mixed Concrete Mix Design
Add: SAEP-1160 Tracking and Reporting of Welding, NDT & Pressure
Testing for Capital Projects

Q - Att. VI - 9 of 11

MP-IK-LSTK, MP-OK-LSTK,
MP-LSTK, C/R, MP-IK-LS,
MP-IK-LSPB, OFF-IK-LSPB,
OFF-OK-LSPB, OFF-IK-LS,
OFF-OK-LS
11/03

CONTRACT NO. 6600017597 (IK)
5.2 Attachment IV

Replace Table, Attachment IV, Paragraph 2.1:

2.1 The following special processes require SAUDI ARAMCO’s review and/or
approval of work procedures, personnel qualifications, or personnel
qualification procedures. CONTRACTOR shall ensure that these special
processes are accomplished under controlled conditions as specified in all
applicable standards and specifications. All process parameters shall be
identified with acceptance criteria specified and monitored. All Procedures
and Personnel Qualification shall be submitted for review and/or approval
at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the start of WORK.
Special Process

Work Procedure
Approval (A) or
Review (R) Req’d
Personnel Qualification
Procedure
Approval Required
(Yes/No)
Personnel
Qualification
Approval Required
(Yes/No)
Field Engineering Change Control A No No
Mechanical Processes
Welding/Brazing A Yes Yes
Nondestructive Testing (NDT) A Yes (Note 1) Yes (Note 1)
Positive Material Identification
(PMI) & Color-Code Verification
A No No
Heat Treatment & Associated Hardness Testing A No No
Pressure Testing A No No
Coatings & Lining A No Yes
Gasket Installation A No No
Gap Control (Socket welds, thread engagement, back welding of
threaded joints)
A No No
Hot Taps (Calcs) & Tie-ins A No No
Vessel & Internals Installation R No No
Installation of Machinery and Equipment R No No
Fired Heater Installation R No No
Boiler Installation R No No
Refractory Installation R No No
HVAC Testing & Balancing A No No
RTR Pipe work A No Yes
Electrical, Instrumentation & Communication Processes
High Voltage (HV) (>1000V) Cable Splicing/Termination R No Yes
HV Switchyard Aluminum Bus
Handling & Installation
R No No
Electric Power Systems Energization A No No
Instrument Loop Checking R No No

Q - Att. VI - 10 of 11

MP-IK-LSTK, MP-OK-LSTK,
MP-LSTK, C/R, MP-IK-LS,
MP-IK-LSPB, OFF-IK-LSPB,
OFF-OK-LSPB, OFF-IK-LS,
OFF-OK-LS
11/03

CONTRACT NO. 6600017597 (IK)

Q - Att. VI - 11 of 11

MP-IK-LSTK, MP-OK-LSTK,
MP-LSTK, C/R, MP-IK-LS,
MP-IK-LSPB, OFF-IK-LSPB,
OFF-OK-LSPB, OFF-IK-LS,
Special Process

Work Procedure
Approval (A) or
Review (R) Req’d
Personnel Qualification
Procedure
Approval Required
(Yes/No)
Personnel
Qualification
Approval Required
(Yes/No)
Fiber Optic Cable Installation R No Yes
Cable Gland/Seal & Conduit Seal
Installation
R No No
High Voltage (>1000V) Cable
Pulling
R No No
Notes: (1) Not required when NDT work is subcontracted to an approved In-Kingdom NDT subcontractor.
NDT technician performance shall be monitored by CONTTACTOR on all projects.

END OF SCHEDULE “Q” ATTACHMENT VI
OFF-OK-LS
11/03

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